Wolfgang Puck Meatloaf Food

BACON-WRAPPED MEATLOAF (WOLFGANG PUCK)

Steps:

• In large skillet over medium heat heat olive oil and saute onions until translucent (about 8 minutes).
• Add mushrooms and garlic and cook (medium high heat) 3-5 minutes.
• Stir in cream, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and let cool.
• Mix beef, pork and veal; stir in egg and mix well. Add cream mixture and combine well. It will look a bit too liquid, but it is just fine.
• Position 9" x 5" x 2 1/2" loaf pan with short side facing you. Line bottom and sides of pan with bacon, placing them parallel to the short end, slightly overlaping each other (their ends will hang over the edge).
• Put meat mixture in pan and smooth top. Fold bacon striips over the meat, enclosing it completely.
• Place loaf pan in the center of a roasting pan. Fill roasting pan half way up with boiling water. Cover both pans with aluminum paper.
• Carefully place pans in middle shelf of hot oven (400 F) and bake 1 hour. Remove foil and bake until instant thermometer inserted in center of meatloaf registers 165 F (about 30 minutes more). (at this stage I unmold the meatloaf and bake it uncovered, because I like crispy bacon.).
• Remove pan of meatloaf from oven and let rest 10 minutes. Pour juices from pan into sauceboat.
• Cut loaf into 8 slices, taking care to cut bacon completely. Drizzle with pan juices.

TUNA TATAKI - WOLFGANG PUCK

Steps:

• On a shallow plate, mix together the ginger, sesame seeds, and cracked black pepper. Season the tuna with salt.
• Make 1/2-inch deep slices in the tuna, every 1/4 to 1/2-inch or so to make it easier to slice at the end. Roll the tuna in the ginger mixture, pressing lightly so the mixture sticks to the tuna.
• Place a saute pan over high heat. Add the oil and sear the tuna on all sides, about 30 seconds per side. Remove the tuna from the pan and set aside. Deglaze the pan with lime juice. Pour the lime juice over the tuna.
• In a bowl combine the avocado, greens, red onion, and tomato. Toss with some of the Ginger Sauce. Slice the tuna, following the incisions made earlier. Place some of the dressed greens on 4 plates. Top with sliced tuna and drizzle with some more of the ginger sauce.
• For the ginger sauce - in a small bowl, combine the shallot, ginger, a few grinds pepper, soy sauce, and lime juice. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and set aside. When ready to serve, whisk thoroughly to combine.

TIRAMISU ALA WOLFGANG PUCK

Steps:

• Ladyfingers:
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Butter a 12 by 16-inch baking tray. Line with parchment paper and brush again with butter.
• In a mixing bowl, whip the egg yolks with 1/4 cup sugar until ribbony and light in color. Reserve. In another mixing bowl, whip the egg whites to soft peaks. Slowly add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and continue to whip to medium peaks.
• Sift the flour again. With a rubber spatula, fold half of the flour mixture into the yolk mixture. Fold in 1/2 of the egg white mixture. Then fold in the remaining 1/2 flour mixture. Lastly, fold in the remaining 1/2 egg white mixture.
• Pour the batter into prepared baking tray and with an offset spatula, carefully spreading the batter to fill the tray.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until done and golden in color. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature. Use as needed.
• This can be made up to 2 weeks in advanced, wrapped in plastic wrap and foil and stored in the freezer.
• Mascarpone Cream:
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar. Add the Marsala and brandy. Place over a double-boiler and cook until mixture reaches 160 degrees F. Continue to cook mixture for another 5 minutes, until the mixture resembles a thick paste (this is a sabayon).
• Remove from the double-boiler and cool mixture over ice bath, until room temperature.
• Whip the mascarpone cheese to soft peaks. Fold into the cooled sabayon until well incorporated.
• Use as layers in the tiramisu or as needed. Can be made up to 4 hours ahead.
• Espresso Syrup:
• Brew fresh espresso. To 1 cup of hot espresso, add the brown sugar, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Stir until dissolved.
• Assembly:
• Divide the sheet of ladyfinger into 2 (8 by 10-inch) sheets. Divide espresso syrup into 2 portions. Divide the mascarpone cream into 3 portions.
• To assemble, spread the first portion of the mascarpone cream at the bottom of a deep (8 by 10-inch) mold topped with 1 sheet of ladyfinger.
• Pour 1 portion of espresso syrup on to layer of ladyfinger until soaked. Repeat process. Lastly, top with the remaining mascarpone cream and cover with grated chocolate.
• Cover mold and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

SPICY HONEY-GLAZED BABY PORK RIBS (WOLFGANG PUCK)

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together the ingredients except for the ribs. Place the ribs in a container large enough to hold them, one slab on top of another, and pour the marinade over the meat. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 300°F and pour half the marinade in a baking pan. Add the ribs and bake turning frequently for the next 2 hours or until the meat is tender.
• Under a preheated broiler or on a wood fired grill, glaze ribs for 3-4 minutes per side. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
• Remove ribs and cut each side into individual pieces. Arrange overlapping on plates or on a platter and spoon the warm marinade over the meat.